In view of the past decisions of the CIC, the Commission upheld the orders of the PIO and FAA observing that no larger public interest has been established for disclosing the information.

Comments

The RTI Act does not have a provision for giving a personal hearing at the level of the PIO or the FAA. There is no necessity for giving a hearing to the applicant, but a FAA may consider giving a hearing depending upon the circumstances of the case. However, under no circumstance, should the applicant be forcefully brought for a hearing.